Attention: The Warner Gallery will be closed March 27th
for a private event.

Current Exhibitions

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David Lester Learn: Entanglements and Urban Archaeology 

First Friday Reception | March 6 | 5–8pm This exhibition presents David Lester Learn’s Urban Archaeology sculptures (1980s–1990s) alongside his recent Entanglements paintings (2009–present), staging ...
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2026 Scholastic Art Awards

First Friday Reception | February 6 | 5–8pm The South Bend Museum of Art is proud to present the 2026 Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition, celebrating ...
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Upcoming Events

Ekphrastic: Poetry at the SBMA

An ekphrastic poem is a vivid written response to a work of art, inviting poets to imagine, interpret, and expand upon the meaning of a painting or sculpture through language. By reflecting on the “action” within an artwork, poets create new layers of understanding and connection. Individuals of all ages are invited to participate by […]
30 Apr
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
South Bend Museum of Art
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Building community and individual agency through creative exploration

Our creative programs provide a platform for individuals to come together, share their experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Building community and individual agency through creative exploration
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Admission is free

We want everyone to have access to art and the opportunity to learn from it.

MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: NOON – 5:00 PM
THURSDAY: NOON – 5:00 PM
FRIDAY: NOON – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY: NOON – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY: NOON – 5:00 PM
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: OPEN UNTIL 8:00 PM
CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS: CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS, THANKSGIVING DAY, EASTER, MEMORIAL, LABOR, JUNETEENTH, NEW YEARS DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY